Chicken Long Rice Recipe

This Chicken Long Rice Recipe is Hawaii’s take on comfort food in a bowl. With shredded chicken, clear mung bean noodles, ginger, and garlic simmered in light broth, it’s soothing, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. A perfect balance of Asian roots and island soul, served warm and full of aloha.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 4

Course: Chicken Recipes, Dinner

Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
6 cups chicken broth homemade or low-sodium
1 tablespoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 bundles mung bean noodles cellophane noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions chopped for garnish
1 tablespoon fish sauce optional for depth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Equipment

1 large pot for boiling the broth
1 ladle for serving the soup
1 colander for rinsing noodles
1 bowl to shred chicken before mixing
1 Airtight container for storage

Method

In a large pot, combine chicken broth, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 20–25 minutes until tender. Remove from the pot and shred using forks.
Soak mung bean noodles in warm water for 10–15 minutes until soft, then drain.
Return shredded chicken to the pot, add soy sauce and sesame oil, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stir in softened noodles and let them absorb the broth for 2–3 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and fish sauce if using.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with green onions and cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

Use homemade broth for deeper flavor and skip packaged cubes when possible.
Soak the noodles separately to avoid overcooking them in the soup.
For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of coconut milk at the end for that tropical richness.
Pairs beautifully with the Jicama Salad Recipe or a fruity Hwachae Recipe for a fresh island-style meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days the flavors get even better overnight.